Jocelyn Vare announced previously her intention to run in the Democratic primary for state Senate District 31.  Vare filed the paperwork officially Wednesday to become a candidate.

The newly-drawn Senate District 31 takes in Fishers and Lawrence in Marion County.

Should Vare become the nominee, she is expected to face Republican Kyle Walker in the general election this November.

Vare is currently an at-large member of the Fishers City Council and a local business owner.